Spinal implant sparks hope for movement recovery in paralysis patients
NCT ID NCT07105878
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether an implanted device that sends electrical pulses to the spinal cord can improve movement and feeling in people with chronic spinal cord injuries. Ten participants with injuries above the T10 level will receive the implant and undergo regular assessments over six months. The goal is to see if the stimulation, combined with rehabilitation, is safe and can lead to meaningful functional gains.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Epidural electrical stimulation (implanted device delivering electrical impulses to the spinal cord)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a way to help people with spinal cord injuries regain some movement and feeling, improving daily independence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 10 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the surgery and device carry risks like infection or device failure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, 310009, China
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